The trade name of alkaline (basic) lead carbonate is
- AWhite lead
- BRed lead (Sindoor)
- CLitharge
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (a) White lead
Explanation
Basic lead carbonate, 2PbCO₃·Pb(OH)₂, is sold as white lead (safeda) and was long used as a white pigment in paints.
Red lead (sindoor) is Pb₃O₄, and litharge is lead monoxide, PbO.